The Search is ON for the Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Award

The
Blessed Teresa ofCalcutta Award is finding
individuals who have lived their lives in service of others. In
the land of selfies, it is refreshing to encounter people who are selfless:
dedicating their time, money, and effort to make a difference in the lives of
others.

The
Search is ON for the Blessed Teresa ofCalcutta
Award

The
Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Award (BTCA) aims to recognize these selfless
leaders who have taken up social causes that benefit the marginalized members
of society. The BTCA is a recognition
dedicated to the late Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, 1979 Nobel Prize Winner, and was
known worldwide as “The Living Saint” because of her selfless humanitarian work
and ideals. The search, which was launched in 1983, is the annual project of Junior
Chamber International – Manila (JCI-Manila) and the Alfonso Yuchengco
Foundation (AY Foundation).

The
award-giving body aims to refocus public attention and bring recognition to
those, who like Blessed Teresa, have dedicated a portion of their lives to
serving the “poorest of the poor” and have served as an inspiration to those
around them. The winner will receive a cash grant of One Million Pesos (Php
1,000,000.00), at least half of which will be donated to the winner’s
charitable institution of choice.

Nominees
are open to any living individual, regardless of age, gender, race, and
religion, who has dedicated himself fully and selflessly to humanitarian work
among underprivileged Filipinos for at least 25 years. In addition, nominees
will be likened to the degree in which they follow the example of Blessed
Teresa, both in integrity and in the simplicity of their lifestyle.

Organizers
also aim to inspire others by recognizing the work selflessly done by everyday
individuals. JCI-Manila BTCA Chairman for 2014 Marc Reyes says, “In today’s age
where everyone’s focused on putting the spotlight on themselves, it’s
refreshing to know individuals who work extra hard to improve the lives of
others. We hope this could start an effect of inspiring others to do the same.”

The
Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Award encourages anyone who may know an exemplary
individual to nominate them by filling up their nomination form found on their
Facebook Page (www.facebook.com/BTCAward). Only completed
nomination forms shall be accepted. The full list of rules and regulations can
be found at the back of the nomination form.

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